Microwaves: Techniques, Care, Guides & Recipes

Your microwave oven can be used for more than heating up leftovers. Learn the secrets to this kitchen must-have with our microwave recipes, tips, techniques and more.

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    Garden Frittata

    I created this frittata recipe one day to use up some fresh yellow squash, zucchini and tomato. It's so easy...


    Turtle Snack Mix

    A decadent turtle sundae I had at a restaurant inspired this sweet-salty snack mix. Just try to stop at one...


    Turkey with Orange Sauce

    I found this recipe in one of my mother's cookbooks. It's a quick way to fix turkey. My family likes...


    Zucchini Beef Casserole

    "Everyone in our family always asks me to make this quick-and-easy microwave recipe," relates Lisa Bales of Peru, Indiana. "I...


    Piggy Pops

    Anyone with a sweet tooth will go hog wild for these candy-coated pigs. My mother-in-law and I made the cute,...


    Halloween Pretzel Treats

    Sweet and salty snack sticks: What's not to love? An added bonus—these treats can easily be customized for any holiday....


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    Apple Nachos

    Versatile to make with any ingredients you have, these apple nachos are the perfect sweet treat to serve to a...


    Sweet-Tooth Popcorn

    I like to be creative with this popcorn recipe and add different things to make it festive for the holidays....

    Milky Way Fudge

    If you're busy, but would still like to make something special for the holidays, try this fudge. It uses candy...


    Rainbow Vegetable Skillet

    Even my kids eat their veggies when I serve this nicely spiced skillet. It's pretty and absolutely scrumptious. Sometimes, I...


    Fruit Dessert

    Get your fruit and dessert all in one in this scrumptious dish from Betty Rench of Eaton, Indiana. Refreshing, sweet...


    Pizza Ravioli

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    “I dreamed up this dish one day when I was trying to use up a package of frozen ravioli,” relates...


    Broccoli Side Dish

    With just a few ingredients, this makes a special side that kids of all ages would enjoy. A touch of...


    Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars

    My twist on rice crispy bars includes crunchy crushed pretzels. Then I top them with a creamy peanut butter coating...


    Chocolate Cake Roll with Praline Filling

    This show-stopping cake roll was one of the first “complicated” recipes I ever attempted to prepare. I discovered it was...


    Golden Greek Lemon Potatoes

    This recipe was inspired by a tiny Greek restaurant we used to go to during grad school. To make the...


    Vegan Spaghetti Squash with Balsamic Vegetables

    The veggies can be prepared while the squash is in the microwave, so I can have this satisfying low-carb and...

    Cajun Fish Tacos

    Classic fish tacos often feature deep-fried fish, a corn tortilla, cabbage and a thin mayo-based sauce. But we found that...


    Turkey Stroganoff with Spaghetti Squash

    My twin sister and I came up with this entree after we both successfully lost weight but still wanted to...


    Honeyed Carrots with Citrus-Basil Gremolata

    I love the scent of fresh basil. It's even better when paired with fresh citrus peel! In this recipe, the...


    Coconut Acorn Squash

    Save yourself some time in the kitchen and toss the squash in the microwave for a quick dish. Sometimes squash...


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    Reindeer Cookies

    Gather 'round the tree on Christmas Eve and feast on these adorable reindeer cookies. They couldn't be easier to decorate,...


    Herbed Corn and Carrots

    Bail, parsley and onion salt dress up this simple veggie medley in moments. It has so much flavor, you'd never...

    Nutty Rice Krispie Cookies

    My mom and I used to prepare these Rice Krispie cookies for Christmas every year. Making them with just the...


    Turtle Dove Nests

    Inspired by the traditional carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas," our Test Kitchen staff created these cute chocolate nests. With...


    Chocolate-Dipped Candy Canes

    I couldn't resist combining my two loves—peppermint and chocolate—in this recipe. These are so easy, but if one breaks in...


    Microwave Spaghetti Squash

    One of the pleasant surprises about squash is that it's so low in calories. That means I can "splurge" a...


    Peanut Butter Sauce for Ice Cream

    Reports Karen Buhr of Gasport, New York,"Whenever there's an ice cream social at church, this scrumptious topping is requested. It's...


    Herbed Potatoes and Onions

    Says Rosadene Herold of Lakeville, Indiana, "My family thinks my Herbed Potatoes and ONions is a tasty alternative to fried...